Report reveals that telecom industry networks are vulnerable to hacking

It's actually quite easy for someone to hack your phone to record phone calls, access voicemail or track someone's location. A joint CBC News/Radio-Canada report has revealed it's surprisingly easy for malicious actors to take advantage of the world's telecom infrastructure. According to the CBC News report, the central issue has to do with Signalling System No. 7 - the signalling protocols responsible for establishing mobile phone calls, text messages and other services. Karsten Nohl, a German cybersecurity expert who spoke with CBC News - and who helped the broadcasting corporation hack...Read more ...